Obituaries

Apr 19, 2020

Brian David Hoffman, 61, of Pottsville, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020 at his residence.

Born on May 2, 1958 in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Robert D. and Mildred T. (Kutchoodon) Hoffman.

Brian was a past member of St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville. He was very handy and a jack...

Apr 17, 2020

Jean A. Hannaway, 95, of Pottsville passed away Friday, April 17, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital- Schuylkill East. Born in Pottsville, March 26, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Abagail Huling. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. After retiring from a Navy ship yard, Jean enjoyed spending time with her family. Especially her daughter Sharon...

Apr 7, 2020

Eugene J. Gustitis, 92, of Pottsville, died Tuesday at Lehigh Valley Medical Center- East Norwegian Campus.

Born on July 24, 1927 in New Philadelphia he was the son of the late John and Helen (Kisalosky) Gustitis.

Eugene was a member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville and a former member of Sacred...

Apr 6, 2020

Diann M. Galvin, 76, of Mount Carbon, passed away Monday, April 6, 2020 at Schuylkill Center Genesis.

Born in Pottsville on November 7, 1943, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary (Schwartz) Tobin.

Diann was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville and Circle 3 of the church.

She enjoyed...

Mar 29, 2020

Dorothy (Oakill) Monaghan, 91, of Pottsville, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020 at Providence Place, Pottsville.

Born in Forestville, December 8, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Helen (Lewsock) Oakill.

Dorothy was a 1946 graduate of Cass Township high school and went on to pursue a nursing career after completing her...

Mar 7, 2020

Catherine Hannah Lang, 96, formerly of Pottsville, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at the Nottingham Village Nursing Home in Northumberland, PA. Born at home in Pottsville, December 22, 1923, she was the daughter of the late William and Catherine Tritschler Rhody. With the exception of the last few years at Nottingham Village and previously at her son...

Feb 22, 2020

Robert Francis Lipsky, Jr., 68, of Pottsville passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital- Schuylkill East.

Born in Pottsville, May 21, 1951, he was the son of Elizabeth (Reed) Lipsky and the late Robert Francis Lipsky, Sr.

He was a member of Bethany Christian Fellowship E.C.C., Cressona where he served as worship...

Feb 2, 2020

Margaret Mistysyn, 86, Pottsville died Sunday February 2 at Lehigh Valley Health- East Norwegian Campus.

Born December 12, 1933 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late John and Julia (Hudon) Grava.

Margaret was a member of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, St. Clair and a former member of Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church,...

Feb 1, 2020

Harry W. Roberts, 71, of Pottsville passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest surrounded by his wife and friend. Born in Pottsville on September 4, 1948, he was the son of the late Harry and Katherine (Brennan) Roberts. He retired from Brush Wellman Inc., Shoemakersville as an extrusion operator. Harry enjoyed fixing older TVs...

Jan 23, 2020

Esther T. Smith, 95, of Pottsville passed away Thursday morning at Orwigsburg Center. Born November 1, 1924, in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Goodman) Smith. Esther was a lifelong member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville. She was a 1942 Graduate of Pottsville Area High School. After graduating she worked...

Jan 15, 2020

Catherine Barton, Pottsville, fell into eternal sleep Wednesday evening January 13 at Lehigh Valley Schuylkill –East.

Born December3, 1916 in the village of Black Heath, she was the daughter of the late John and Christina (Chernanski) Seador.

She was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville.  In 2018, Catherine received a citation from...

Jan 12, 2020

Thomas Raymond Quirk, Jr., 68, of Pottsville passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital- Schuylkill East.

Born in Pottsville on December 22, 1951, he was the son of the late Thomas R. and Shirley (Peffer) Quirk.

He attended St. John Catholic School and Pottsville Area High School

Thomas served in...

Jan 12, 2020

Donald W. "Sluggo" Andrews, 88 of Pottsville passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Born May 29, 1931 in Phoenix Park, he was the son of the late William C. and Margaret B. (Gwyther) Andrews.

He was a 1949 graduate of the former Branch Township High School. After high school he worked...

Jan 7, 2020

Monette H. Pflueger Treon, 94, formerly of Pottsville, died Tuesday January 7 at Pinebrook Personal Care Facility, Orwigsburg.

Born October 3, 1925 in Fulton Twp. she was the daughter of the late David and Texas (Schlagel) Graybeal.

She was a 1943 Graduate of Pottsville Area High School; member of First United Methodist Church, Pottsville; and...

Dec 29, 2019

Nancy L. (Hawley) Stewart, 84, of Pottsville passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Schuylkill Center.

Born December 13, 1935 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Edward M. and Evelyn E. (Yocum) Hawley.

She was a high school graduate from Pottsville High School. She was a member of the Eastern Stars and...

Dec 16, 2019

Patricia A. Pacenta, 87, Pottsville, entered into eternal rest Monday evening at Manor Care Health Services, Pottsville.

Born June 11, 1932, in Shamokin, she was the daughter of the late Anthony N. and Florence S. (Selgrath) Pacenta.

She was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville.

Patricia was a 1954 graduate...

Dec 15, 2019

Eleanor M. Hammer, 92, of Pottsville, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Seton Manor.

Born August 9, 1927, she was the daughter of the late James and Agnes Cecelia (Kilmurray) Hammer.

She was a member of Seventh Day Adventist Church, Pottsville.

Eleanor was a Pottsville High School graduate, class of 1945. She...

Dec 14, 2019

Lester W. "Duke" Riegel, Jr. was born on July 26, 1985. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, December 7, 2019.

He was the son of Lester W. Riegel, Sr. and the late Elaine Riegel (Mrs. Riegel passed away in December 2011). Duke was a member of First United Methodist Church, Schuylkill Haven.

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Dec 6, 2019

Doris A. Purcell, 90, Pottsville, died Friday at Lehigh Valley Hospital- East.

Born September 1, 1929 in Schuylkill Haven, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Battersby) McGugart.

She was a member of St. Patrick's RC Church, Pottsville.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her...

Dec 6, 2019

"Though She Be But Little, She Is Fierce"

Many hearts were broken Friday December 6, as Lorrie Christine Cunningham Botella, 42, and her beloved companion Thor left this world due to the injuries they suffered as a result of a fire at her home in Pottsville.

Lorrie was born and raised in Pottsville.  Her sparkle...